Best World Surf League Podcasts (2025)

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Case #42 The BRM Double Skin Paia with Greg 49:45

13d ago49:45

49:45

Greg from BRM is back on the mic to share the details behind his latest creation: the Paia, and his take on a double-skin Parawing designed for riders chasing higher performance. We dig into what this means in real use—how does a wing with more structure and material hold up when it comes to relaunch, packability, and real-world versatility? Greg b…

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Case #41 – Parawing Buyer's Guide with Walt & Bowen Dwelle 1:24:56

20d ago1:24:56

1:24:56

In Case 41: Walt ( your favorite unofficial Co-Host) and I sit down with Bowen Dwelle, author of The Inertia’s Best Parawing of 2025. This episode is all about helping you make smart decisions if you’re thinking about getting into Parawing or upgrading your current setup. We talk about the wings Bowen tested, the gear he’s loving, and what makes a …

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Case #40 – Safety Third: Do as we say not as we do 24:00

1M ago24:00

24:00

In this short but important episode, we talk about basic water safety so you can be better prepared the next time you head out. From bringing a buddy, carrying a phone, packing a tourniquet, to wearing a vest or flotation and even a helmet—these are simple things that could make a huge difference if something goes wrong. And yes, I mean PFD not a P…

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Case #39 – Hood Trip, Parawings & Foil Trends with Walt 1:31:59

1M ago1:31:59

1:31:59

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #39 – Hood Trips, Parawings & Foil Trends with Walt In this long-overdue episode, Walt and I finally carve out some time to feed our starving audience and catch up on all things foiling. We break down our latest Hood River adventures, geek out on Parawings, chat about stashbelts, boards, foils, and the trends we’re chasing…

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Case #38 – Maxime from Shaka Vibes Cancun 1:11:47

2M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

In this episode, I sit down with Maxime from Shaka Vibes Cancun—a driving force in the Mexican foiling scene. We dive into his foil adventures, from long-distance missions to big air wins jumping over 25m, and share stories from both sides of the Caribbean. We talk about building schools and communities, giving solid advice to up-and-coming riders,…

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Case #37 – Audrey Meyer - Wing Fest and Cabarete watersports 48:37

3M ago48:37

48:37

In this episode, we reconnect with Audrey Meyer from Cabarete—an all-around waterwoman and host of the upcoming Cabarete Wing Fest, happening June 19th.Audrey shares her journey through the world of watersports, from teaching windsurfing, to getting hooked on kiting in the early days, and building a life around wind, waves, and community. We chat a…

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Case #36: FLITELab* Exclusive with Chris Senior Product Manager 1:43:22

3M ago1:43:22

1:43:22

Everyhting you want to know about FLITELab* is here: In this exclusive episode, we sit down with Chris Reynolds, Founder and Senior Product Manager of FLITELab*, to dive deep into the making of the AMP board—Flite's new high-performance foil assist system that’s shaking up the scene. Chris walks us through the development journey, the engineering c…

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Case #35 –V2 Parawing Breakdown with Greg from BRM 1:11:21

3M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Greg from Board Riding Maui (BRM) is back, and he’s brought some serious new heat with him—the BRM Parawing V2 is here, and not just one, but three different models tailored for various riders and disciplines. In this episode, we get a full download on the design intent behind each wing, from surf-focused minimalism to power and stability for diffe…

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Case #34 –Good Breeze Billy Bosch at FSRL 36:32

4M ago36:32

36:32

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #34 – Behind the Buoys with Billy Bosch In this episode, we catch up with Billy Bosch from Good Breeze in Cocoa Beach, fresh off the Foil Surf Race League event. Billy is the founder of the FSRL and this high-energy foiling showdown each year with Brian Grubb. We dive into Billy’s sports background, how he launched Good Br…

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Case #33 – Deep Dive into Parawings with the FoilRat 1:46:08

4M ago1:46:08

1:46:08

In this special collab episode, I sit down with Parawing guru Daniel for a full-on Parawing deep dive. We swap stories about our backgrounds, break down the evolution of Parawing foiling, and discuss the different Parawings hitting the market.This conversation could have gone on forever, but we had to cut it short—so expect more to come! If you're …

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Case 32: Foil Surf Race league Recap with Arland & Eric 27:51

5M ago27:51

27:51

Foil Surf Race League Recap with Arland & Eric In this episode, we sit down for a quick chat about the Foil Surf Race League, breaking down how the event played out, the competition, and the epic battles on the water. Huge thanks to North & Mystic for the invite and a massive congrats to all the winners! Special shoutout to our boy Arland, who took…

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Case #31: From Mowing the Lawn to Chasing Swells with Eric Braojos 1:06:27

5M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #31 On this episode, I sit down with my good friend Eric Braojos during our car ride from El Cuyo to Cancun while at an event with Shaka Vibes called the mayan wind fest, for a laid-back chat about his watersports journey and how he fell in love with foiling in Puerto Rico. Initially, he wasn’t too stoked on just “mowing t…

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Case 30 - Lift5 and LiftX Tech with Director of Industrial Design Cameron Magness 57:31

6M ago57:31

57:31

In Case 30 of The X-Foils, Walt and I sit down with the Director of Industrial Design for Lift Foils. We dive into his personal foiling journey and explore Lift’s role in taking their efoil line to the next level. The introduction of the Lift5 and the LiftX—an efoil/foil assist geared towards surf—steals the spotlight for us as its more ranged at t…

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Case #29 - Wren’s Foiling Progress & the Lithium Revolution 1:21:27

7M ago1:21:27

1:21:27

Wren’s Foiling Progress & the Lithium RevolutionIn Case 29 of The X-Foils, Wren is back! We catch up on her summer progress and dive deep into the tech side of foiling—geeking out over the Tow Boogie and Foil Drive. We explore how the lithium revolution has sped up progression in the sport. The Foil Drive is making foiling more accessible to the ma…

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Case #28 - Trigger Friendly deep dive into Foil Drive 1:13:18

8M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #28 - Trigger Friendly deep dive into Foil Drive Welcome back to the X-foils Podcast! Walt and I Sit down again, this time to chat over all things Foil Drive. We have had a hand full of great session now and wanted to share our thoughts on the whole thing. From Surfing it, Downwinding it and just over all how it adds to ou…

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Case #27- Summer Recap & Parawing Talk with Walt 1:24:22

9M ago1:24:22

1:24:22

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #27 - Summer Recap & Foiling Talk with Walt Walt and I finally sit down for the casual foil chat we've been planning for a while. We recap the summer, dive into the Parawing, board changes, and the sport’s ever-evolving landscape. Join us for a relaxed conversation about the progression, experimentation, and good times we’…

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Case #26 - Tre & McFlowi’s Father-Son Foil Journey 1:14:25

9M ago1:14:25

1:14:25

In Case 26 of The X-Foils, I sit down with Tre and his son Walker, better known as McFlowi. Sponsored by Armstrong Foils and fresh from competing in the Triple Crown, Walker has been making waves with his “snappy” style and rapid progress in foiling over the past year and a half. Tre, one of the early adopters of downwind foiling in the Gorge, over…

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Case #25 - Giovanni Returns: Race Recap, Upcoming Events, and Downwind Foiling 1:13:43

10M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

In Case 25 of The X-Foils, Giovanni is back! We dive into a full race recap, discuss the next big race on the horizon in France, and talk all things downwind foiling. From gear insights to strategies, this episode has it all for downwind foil enthusiasts. I have him hooked up with Code foils through my shop as I want to support Gio and his future i…

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Case 24 - Hunter Becker: Kite Foil Freestyle, Big Air, following his passion 1:09:30

10M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

The X-Foils Podcast: Case #24 - Hunter Becker: Kite Foil Freestyle, Big Air, following his passion. In Case 24 of The X-Foils, I sit down with Hunter Becker, a North team rider renowned for his Kite Foil freestyle and big air tricks. Hunter brings extensive knowledge of flight, holding certifications in aviation, paragliding, and speed flying. As a…

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Case 23 - Hood River Parawing Recap with Walt and Roy 32:53

11M ago32:53

32:53

In Case 23 of The X-Foils Podcast, I sit down with Walt and Roy for a laid-back conversation—literally in the back of our van at the Hatch parking lot in between session on my last day in Hood River. We dive into our learnings from using the Parawing and recap an epic summer of downwind foiling. From what worked to the challenges we faced, we refle…

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Case #22 - Greg from BRM. The man behind The Parawing 30:02

11M ago30:02

30:02

In Case 22 of The X-Foils, I sit down with Greg from BoardRiding Maui (BRM) to discuss his latest product making huge waves in the foiling market—the Parawing. This wing is designed to give riders the purest wave-riding experience possible, to get on foil and the possibility to pack it away, and ride freely. Its captivating a wide foiling audience …

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Case 21 - Gnarly Marley from Next Gen to Next Legend 1:04:07

11M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

In Case 21 of The X-Foils, we feature Marley Franco, Gnarly Marley! A 16-year-old water sports sensation from Maui. Sponsored by North and Mystic, Marley has quickly become a standout in the foiling community. Born and raised in Maui, Marley absolutely shreds across all watersports disciplines he decides to tackle. Very humble and hungry to keep pu…

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Case 20: Prescriptions to Precision, Franks Leap into Shaping Foilboards of the future 1:40:25

12M ago1:40:25

1:40:25

In Case 20 of The X-Foils, we’re joined by Francesco, the mastermind behind Frank Foilboards. Originally from Italy, Francesco now resides in Maui with his beautiful wife and kids, where he’s shaping the foil boards of the future.In this episode, we dive into Francesco’s unique journey—from his beginnings in watersports to how he found his passion …

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Case 19: Carsons impact on Rincon Water Safety, Foiling, and the Magic of Tres Palmas 2:07:52

1y ago2:07:52

2:07:52

In Case 19 of The X-Foils, we sit down with Greg Carson, owner of Taino Divers and a resident of Rincón, Puerto Rico. This episode is a bit longer than usual but well worth the listen. We dive deep into critical topics like the lack of lifeguards and water safety in Puerto Rico.Greg shares the incredible work his team at Rincon Water Safety is doin…

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Case 18 - Ronan makes his son work in the shop for discounts on foils 1:27:45

1y ago1:27:45

1:27:45

In Case 18 of The X-Foils, we're excited to welcome Ronan, a French commercial pilot and avid foiler, along with his oldest son, Mateo. Ronan has been living in Puerto Rico for 25 years and has a wealth of experience in watersports, which he has passed on to his kids. In this episode, we discuss Ronan's journey in foiling, the joys, and challenges …

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Case 17 - Not letting Arland give up on Downwind Foiling again 1:25:14

1y ago1:25:14

1:25:14

In Case 17 of The X-Foils I welcome back Arland, our very first guest on the podcast! This time its about casual chit-chat and catching up. I grill Arland on why he faded away from learning to downwind foil finally and how he feels about it now, especially since he’s a team rider for North, which is releasing the Downwind foils. We also dive into s…

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Case 16 - George works smarter not harder pushing ChatGPT to design the ideal foil 1:22:39

1y ago1:22:39

1:22:39

The X-Foils Podcast Case 16!This week, stoked to share a good conversation with my long-time friend, George. We met in Playa del Carmen back in 2012, and when I moved to Puerto Rico, George discovered the beauty of the wind and conditions that we have here. Now, he visits us every year for a month with his family. George was one of my very first ki…

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Case 15 - Roy and Gio give away secrets for their M2O Downwind foil Race 1:01:06

1y ago1:01:06

1:01:06

Welcome back to The X-Foils! In Case 15, we bring back familiar faces Gio and Roy, who have been on our channel in earlier episodes. This time, we dive into their upcoming races in Hawaii: the M2M and M2O. We discuss everything from logistics and gear to the intricacies of foiling, providing almost no Value and insight along with horrible tips for …

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Case 14 - Foils save Michael Vicens life 1:32:22

1y ago1:32:22

1:32:22

The X-Foils Podcast Case #14 This week our guest is Michael Vicens, the owner of Seakindly Foil School, which claims to be the first efoil-only school in the world. Rightfully so, as Michael was there at the inception, working with Lift Foils for their new innovative Efoils Try It and Buy It program. Michael's background is as fascinating as his cu…

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Case 13 - PJ Tartak the Bravito. It takes one to know one. 1:30:13

1y ago1:30:13

1:30:13

Welcome back to The X-Foils! In our thirteenth episode, your host Dylan sits down with local body boarder, PJ Tartak. While PJ may not be a foiler, he’s made a name for himself as an exceptional boogie boarder and a true water enthusiast, as well as a low key entertainer! PJ runs a popular Instagram account Bravito TV, where he shares hilarious mem…

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Case 12 - Ricardo Avila wants dry runs this summer 1:03:43

1y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

The X-foils Podcast case 12 is with local Ricardo Avila, Stand UP Paddle Racer among other disciplines. Ricardo's extensive experience in stand up paddleboarding seamlessly translated into his journey of learning how to downwind foil. We talk about the parallels between SUP and downwind foiling, exploring how Ricardo's paddling techniques and comfo…

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Case 11 - It's not just a bowl or a wave, it's a Lifestyle to Hector. 1:29:52

1y ago1:29:52

1:29:52

Welcome to the X-Foils podcast Case 11! In this episode, we sit down with Hector Westerband, owner of Acai Express, who's truly immersed himself in all things Watersports and health. Hector's journey through various disciplines is diverse. Giving him a solid foundation to build on, with tons of cross pollination. From gliding effortlessly above the…

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Case 10 - Randy making Derty Boards look good 1:43:11

1y ago1:43:11

1:43:11

The X-foils case number 10 with Randy Campos. Owner and shaper of “Derty” Boards, a brand known for its innovative approach and shaping anything he feels would float! Randy's background in skateboarding, motocross, kiting and surfing, giving him a unique perspective on board design. @dertyrc One of Randy's early interests was prone foiling, a disci…

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Case 9 - Dont do anything Roy does, it wont work for you! 1:34:57

1y ago1:34:57

1:34:57

The X-Foils Case number 9 featuring another crew member and foiling enthusiast, Roy Young. From learning how to foil Prone foiling to hating winging with a passion at the start, Roy's journey is like a rollercoaster of unwavering dedication and a mad love affair with things that look weird. However, it was Downwind foiling that truly captured Roy's…

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Case #8 - Kiko Dalmau gives us a Puerto Rico Water sports History lesson 1:28:35

1y ago1:28:35

1:28:35

This week on the X-Foils Podcast case number 8, In this episode, we shine a spotlight on Kiko Dalmau, a household name among Puerto Rico's watersports fanatics. Who's always at the forefront of the action, with a strong passion for the wind and waves. Kiko is not just a participant but a catalyst for innovation in the world of watersports. His comp…

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Case #7 - Wren rides Goofy and Regular to keep her Butt symmetrical 1:35:55

1y ago1:35:55

1:35:55

This Case number 7 of the X-foils Podcast we sit down with Wren Dougherty.What can we say about Wren! She Chose a perfect balance between Puerto Rico in the Winter and The Gorge in the Summer time to stay on foil as much as possible. Focusing on wingfoil racing, and mastering the art of Downwind foiling this summer.You can find Wren at the reef flo…

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Case #6 - Sean Reyngoudt Badass Amputee can do it better than us 58:55

1+ y ago58:55

58:55

This Episode of the X-foils Puerto Rico Episode 6 I (Dylan) Sit down with Sean Reyngoudt, Local surfer, Kiter, foiler, winger and Badass. Sean lost his left leg below the knee in a forklift accident in 2003 when he was 19. We learn about how he got back into sports and that there is nothing he cannot do. Not only does he do all the disciplines, he …

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Case #5 - Why is Dylan your host, what drives him if not on a Foil. 1:21:07

1+ y ago1:21:07

1:21:07

This Episode of the X-Foils Episode 5, we switch up roles and let Walt Interview Dylan Co-Founder of Kite Puerto Rico / N1 surf shop and your host of this Podcast. We all thought it would be a good idea to get more details and some history into Dylans past and where he comes from in his watersports roll. Quickly rolling over some history of how Dyl…

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Case #4 The birth of Downwind in Puerto Rico in Pursuit of Foil Perfection with Mickey 1:30:37

1+ y ago1:30:37

1:30:37

The X-Foils Podcast Episode 4, Dylan as your host and Co-Hosted with Walt sit down with Mickey from San Juan Paddleboarding. Mickey Learned how to foil 7 years ago exclusively to Downwind SUP foil! We get into what pieces of equipment he could glue together to start learning a sport no one in Puerto Rico was into yet. No Titles given to Mickey for …

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The X-Foils Case #3 Beer funds Walts Foil addiction 1:43:08

1+ y ago1:43:08

1:43:08

The X-Foils Episode 3, Dylan your host sits down with Walt Co-Founder of a very Popular Brewery. Walt Dickinson talks about his sports history, the brewery and most importantly how amazing it is that Walt gets a new foil discipline to suck at each year! Walts foil story has a lot of influence on our shops foil history! We could have gone on for hou…

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X-Foils Case #2 Gio clocks over 800 miles on a DownWind Foil 1:17:20

1+ y ago1:17:20

1:17:20

This Episode 2 of the X-Foils Puerto Rico, Dylan your host sits down with Local Downwind foiler Giovanni and digs into some of his water history. Trying to Get to the bottom of why he is so hooked and went off the deep end. 93 downwind sessions covering over 800 Miles on a DW board in 10 months and selling his precious guitar collection to buy some…

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X-Foils Episode 1 Arland 1:02:43

1+ y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

The First Episode of a Series Called The X-Foils Podcast with your host Dylan Shewfelt, co-founder of Kite Puerto Rico and N1 Surf Shop with 15 years in the industry. Arland our first guest, Born and Raised in PR with a history of different watersports finds himself with the foil bug like most. Arland is a team rider for North with Kite Puerto Rico…

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S2E11 - The Tanget Episide! Golf, Wrestleball, and Shinty! 59:59

1+ y ago59:59

59:59

This week Mike and Chris get off on a large number of tangents from their topics of the day. In between talking about marathon smoking, how to properly use the word hockey, and the inclusiveness of some sports we discuss the sport of Golf as our main topic. (Oh boy do we have opinions here!). For our What the Heck, we return to our roots - violence…

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S2E10 - The California Board Episode! Skate, Sled, and Surf! 47:30

1+ y ago47:30

47:30

This week Mike and Chris have a lot of fun discussing many things you can do on a board. Whether its rolling through the parks and streets skateboarding, taking your own life in your hands sledding, or riding the waves on a surfboard! Mike also once again reminds us of his opinion on the Ocean and Chris makes yet another Valley reference. Just in t…

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S2E9 - Fat Biking, Throwing the Pizza, and Robin Hood! 43:30

1+ y ago43:30

43:30

Mike and Chris are together in person this week to talk about some more wild adventures. Going out and riding fat bikes leads off as a new and exciting sport. Mike is both proud and concerned for his heritage as we discuss Pizza Acrobatics, and we all miss Robin Hood as Archery becomes our International sport of discussion. Check it out this week a…

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S2E8 - Running, Short Grass - High Speeds, and Crashed Ice 40:36

1+ y ago40:36

40:36

Both Mike and Chris are perplexed by the idea of running. We don't know why you like it. Mike does and he still doesn't like it! Regardless we talk about running as a rec sport and a social element. You will just have to listen to discover our "what the heck" sport of the week, but let's just say Tim the Tool Man Taylor would be proud. Finally we d…

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S2E7 - Skiing, Slippery Stairs, and Lucha Libre 40:47

1+ y ago40:47

40:47

In our first week back after the holiday break Mike and Chris start off talking about the great winter sport of skiing. Whether cross country, downhill, or biathlon this winter sport is another opportunity to get outside, get active, and socialize...particularly apres ski! In the WTH section they discuss the ESPN sensation Slippery Stairs! Finally …

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S2E6 - Snowmobiling, Chest Slapping, and OMEGABALL 38:06

1+ y ago38:06

38:06

Its time for some great holiday listening! This week Mike and Chris explore the high pace world of competitive snowmobiling. Then we find warmer weather for the the professionalization of something you probably did with your siblings, we explore Chest Slapping or its Pakistan version, Slap Kabaddi. Finally, you have to listen to understand the grea…

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S2E5 - Curling, Cow Chips, and Kayaking 1:07:23

1+ y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

It's finally here! The episode Chris has been waiting for since day one! Today we dig into God's Greatest Game: Curling. You're going to be enthralled by this one! We also explore the wild dirty world of Cow Chip Tossing, and finally Whitewater Kayaking. This is very much a Ottawa Valley episode!By Mike & Chris

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S2E4 - Whiffle Ball, Stone Skipping, and Chain Racing 35:46

1+ y ago35:46

35:46

In another episode you don't want to miss Mike and Chris get into the growing leagues and sport of Whiffle Ball! Batter up! In our What the Heck section we find another childhood challenge that has become a sport - stone skipping is taking off in the UK and across North America! Finally we travel down to the dirt race tracks of the US to explore th…

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